rapacious — extremely greedy, especially for money or possessions; aggressively grasping or plundering
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely greedy, especially for money or possessions; aggressively grasping or plundering
Pronunciation (IPA): /rəˈpeɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- The rapacious seagulls attacked my sandwich like it was made of gold.
- His rapacious business practices eventually led to his downfall.
- The rapacious black hole devoured everything in its path, including my homework excuses.
rapacious
ADJECTIVE[/rəˈpeɪʃəs/]
extremely greedy, especially for money or possessions; aggressively grasping or plundering
The rapacious merchant hoarded every last coin from the desperate villagers.
The rapacious man grows audacious, while the sagacious woman stays cautious
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin rapax (grasping, greedy), derived from rapere (to seize, snatch, or plunder). The word entered English in the 17th century through the adjective form with the -ious suffix.
Breakdown
rap- (seize, plunder) + -acious (-ious, adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by') = rapacious (characterized by seizing/plundering greedily)
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📝Examples
“The rapacious seagulls attacked my sandwich like it was made of gold.”
“His rapacious business practices eventually led to his downfall.”
“The rapacious black hole devoured everything in its path, including my homework excuses.”
“The company's rapacious pursuit of profit ignored environmental concerns.”
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